Karns Elementary vs Karns High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karns Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
931 students
Karns High School
Knoxville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students
| Measure | Karns Elementary Knoxville, Tennessee | Karns High School Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 913 | #223 of 321 |
| National rank | #41710 of 50,301 | #16039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 931 | 1,365 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 1,365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 7% |
| city | Knoxville | Knoxville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Karns Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 15.1).
- •Karns Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7%).
- •Karns High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Karns High School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 931.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Karns Elementary better than Karns High School?
On the Success Index (US), Karns Elementary ranks higher (25.0 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Karns Elementary and Karns High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Knoxville and Knoxville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karns Elementary: 931. Karns High School: 1,365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karns Elementary and Karns High School rank in Tennessee?
Karns Elementary is 552nd of 913 and Karns High School is 223rd of 321 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).